African Development Bank - Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program 2025

JADS is a capacity building project organized by the African Development Bank and the government of Japan. They provide two-year scholarship awards to African students studying at master level at their designated institutions.

• Table of Content
• About University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
• Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Tokyo (UTokyo)

The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills. ... continue reading

Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	30 Nov 2025
Country to study	Japan
School to study	University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program

• Tuition fee coverage for the duration of the study program (24 months).
• Monthly living stipend for the duration of the study program (24 months).
• Air travel from the home country to the host university at the start of the study program and back home at the end of the scholarship period.
• Health insurance, usually obtained through the university.
• Additional six (6) months for advance preparatory study or internships after graduation.
• For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for research and thesis preparation.
• In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Requirements for Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program Qualification

• hould have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability, engineering studies or related areas; and have excellent academic records and relevant professional experience, and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts.
• Applicants should have at least 1 year of paid employment in their home country or in other African countries after receiving their Bachelors (or equivalent university) degree within the past 3 years.
• Candidates should be 35 years old or younger, and in good health.
• Candidates should gain admission to an approved master’s degree course at a Japanese or African partner university – application for admission to be done directly through the partner universities (Refer to list of universities and approved courses).
• Candidates should not be enrolled in another graduate degree programs – the program does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
• Must  be a citizen of one of the African Development Bank’s regional member countries.
• Applicants must not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of all types of appointments of the African Development Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

How to Apply

The application procedure for those who wish to enroll in the master's program at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences with the JADS Scholarship is as follows:

1)Decide on a Supervisor and Major

• Students in the master's program at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences must conduct research and write a master's thesis to graduate. Therefore, before applying, you should create a research proposal for the research you wish to conduct and check if there is a faculty member in our graduate school who can supervise the planned research. Consult with them directly via email or other means. If the faculty member determines that it is not appropriate to supervise the applicant, the application process may not proceed. When contacting the faculty member via email, it is recommended to include a self-introduction, what you want to study/research, the desired time of enrollment, and your intention to apply for the JADS Scholarship.

  Faculty Search:https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/gsfs/faculty/

2)Take the Entrance Examination

The entrance examination for the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences is held twice a year, in Schedule A and Schedule B. The method of implementation varies by department/program, so please check the relevant website carefully and apply accordingly.

For more details, visit UTokyo Scholarship webpage